General Upendra Dwivedi Conferred as Honorary General of the Nepal Army
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | General Upendra Dwivedi, Indian Army Chief, conferred Honorary General rank of the Nepal Army. |
| Honorary General Title | Conferred by President Ramchandra Paudel of Nepal. |
| Date & Location | Ceremony held at President House, Sheetal Niwas, Nepal. |
| Historical Tradition | Exchange of honorary generalships between India and Nepal dates back to the 1950s and occurs every three years. |
| Significance | Reflects mutual respect, solidarity, and enduring friendship between India and Nepal. |
| Strategic Cooperation | Includes joint training, military exercises, and disaster response efforts. |
| Symbol of Peace | Reinforces commitment to regional peace and stability. |